Editorials / December 6, 2022 World Population

by Josie Dike–The United Nations News (news.un.org), predicted the world population hit 8 billion in November.  Although the human population has grown rapidly; nearly 12 years have passed since it hit 7 billion. The growth rate has slowed down rapidly and it is possible that in the next few decades Earth’s population could begin to...

Editorials / December 18, 2021 Credible Sources and the Media

By Emily Rotthaler– As a high school or college student there are some topics that teachers go over so often that you begin to know them by heart. One such topic is how to find a credible source and how to detect and avoid misinformation. I would argue that every Morningside student has at least...

Editorials / May 11, 2021 Why Not a ‘Dead Week’?

by Morgan Roberts–Moving during finals is potentially one of the most stressful things students experience their final semester of the year.  Classes are assigning end–of–the–year projects, exams, and papers, meaning students already have a full plate with studies. Unfortunately, Morningside does not provide ample time for students to focus solely on exams before leaving for...

Editorials / May 11, 2021 Masks Encouraged=Masks Required

by Morgan Roberts–Working in a service–oriented environment means dealing with the public face to face.  With COVID still being a health risk, masks are an obvious necessity with in–person meetings.  What is wild is that people still refuse to wear masks over a year into the pandemic! I work in a cafe where we have...

Editorials, Morningside People / April 29, 2021 A Professor’s Advice to a Graduating Senior

by Abby Koch-As the year is winding down, final projects are being turned in and the last events of the year at Morningside College act as benchmarks before finals. It is now a countdown until the Class of 2021 walks across the stage to collect their degree at graduation. Graduating seniors eagerly look at their...

Editorials / April 26, 2021 Chiropractor addresses runner’s IT Band pain

by Morgan Roberts–Being a student athlete includes interacting with athletic trainers on campus.  Everyone has different experiences, but I thought I would share my story as to why I will never step foot in the trainers office again.  Being a distance runner and hurdler, I have a lot of hip and knee problems. The main...

Editorials / April 23, 2021 Be aware of your surroundings when you jog

by Morgan Roberts–For women, running can be one of the most dangerous activities no matter the circumstance. Running itself is a way to get physically healthier and even help mental health — when they aren’t being catcalled or followed by random strangers.  Being part of the Morningside cross country and track team includes going off...

Editorials / April 23, 2021 Separate art from the artist

by Ashley Duncan–Famous artists that everybody knows and loves. Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, and Jackson Pollock. Their artwork was amazing and sold for millions because they were such inspirations, as everybody believes. However, Pablo Picasso tortured his models before he painted them. He would make them cry,...

Editorials / May 9, 2020 A senior’s COVID-19 timeline (video)

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Editorials, Features / May 4, 2020 Coping With a Pandemic (video)

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Is Your Degree Worth It?

By Lindsay Martin– It is a proven fact that people who receive a college degree earn more than those who do not. However, is the degree you’ve chosen worth the money spent? A recent article from Salary.com shares the eight college degrees that have the worst return on investment. Communications is number one, which is…

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Think Again Before You Text and Drive

By Lindsay Martin– With advances in technology on the rise, our lives have become consumed with handheld devices. However, these devices are causing a distraction not only in our lives but also on the road. Currently, the law in Iowa states that texting and driving is a secondary offense. Meaning the driver must be pulled…

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New App Spreading in Popularity

By Nancy Seeman– Videos are popping up over the Twittersphere under the title of vines. It has become all the rage with Morningside students in recording the last few weeks of school. For students with iPhones, the Vine app is the perfect distraction from finishing projects and papers. Vine is the best way to see…

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Got Blood? Need Cash?

By Nancy Seeman– Some students work on campus, some at the local grocery or retail stores, and some students sell their bodies for money. Well, sort of. Many students have resorted to selling plasma for extra cash. BioLife Plasma Services in Sioux City is where most students go for this service. BioLife collects plasma that…

Have a Gay Day!
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Have a Gay Day!

by Claire DeRoin—I’ll admit it – I “shared” the image of the pink equal sign on a field of red on FaceBook to show my support for gay rights. I felt good about sharing the picture and even wrote “Have a gay day!” as the caption. Let’s get real – that act probably didn’t further the gay…

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